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In the coal-dusted mining village of Hoyland Common, South Yorkshire, young Richard Hines grew up amidst the rhythms of colliery life. The siren's wail marking shift changes and the constant worry for his father's safety underground were ever-present. When Richard failed to secure a place at grammar school, unlike his academically gifted brother Barry, it seemed his fate was sealed: a life in the pits beckoned.
Disheartened, Richard sought solace in the untamed landscapes beyond the slag heaps. One fateful morning, whilst exploring the grounds of a dilapidated medieval manor, he stumbled upon a kestrel's nest. Instantly smitten, he immersed himself in ancient falconry texts from the local library, deciphering their arcane language with unwavering determination. Armed with nothing but these books, his own ingenuity, and a profound reverence for the hawk's untamed spirit, Richard embarked on the intricate process of 'manning' his kestrel, Kes. This endeavour would ignite a lifelong passion and chart the course of his future.
Richard's extraordinary experiences with kestrels would later inspire his brother Barry's acclaimed novel, A Kestrel for a Knave. When Ken Loach's iconic film adaptation, Kes, entered production, it was Richard who trained the kestrels that would soar into cinematic legend. No Way But Gentlenesse is a poignant, captivating memoir chronicling one remarkable lad's devotion to a forgotten art, and his quest for redemption through communion with the natural world.
Book ISBN: | 9781408868027 |
Book Author: | Richard Hines |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Book Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Book Dimensions: | 131 x 197 x 20 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2017-09-03 |
Book Pagination: | 288 pages |
Book Weight: | 244g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’